WinH-ADCP Users Guide - Dec08

WinH-ADCP
User’s Guide
P/N 95B-6000-00 (December 2008)

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Conventions Used in this Guide .......................................................................................................... 2
2 File Naming Convention................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Data Files ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Average Files ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Report Files......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Workspace File ................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Mount ADCP ...................................................................................................................................... 8
4 SDI-12 Communications ................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 SDI-12 Setup .................................................................................................................................... 11
5 H-ADCP Setup for Data Collection ................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Communications Setup ..................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Real-Time Data Acquisition Screen .................................................................................................. 15
5.3 H-ADCP Commands ......................................................................................................................... 20
5.4 Advanced Commands ....................................................................................................................... 21
6 Data Playback ................................................................................................................................. 22
7 Data Processing .............................................................................................................................. 23
7.1 Output Text Report Files ................................................................................................................... 25
8 Tools Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 26
8.1 Recover Data .................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2 Erase Data ........................................................................................................................................ 26
8.3 Set the File Name ............................................................................................................................. 27
8.4 Zero Channel Master Volume ........................................................................................................... 27
8.5 Set Channel Master Clock ................................................................................................................ 27
9 Averaging ........................................................................................................................................ 28
9.1 The Time-Averaging Interval ............................................................................................................. 28
9.2 The Range-Averaging Interval .......................................................................................................... 28
9.3 Average Setup .................................................................................................................................. 29
10 Discharge Calculation and Coefficients ....................................................................................... 31
11 Internal Q Computation .................................................................................................................. 33
12 WinH-ADCP Displays ..................................................................................................................... 37
12.1 User Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 37
12.2 Hardware Configuration .................................................................................................................... 38
12.3 Customizing Charts ........................................................................................................................... 39
12.3.1 Time Series Window ......................................................................................................................... 39
12.3.2 Contour Window ............................................................................................................................... 41
12.3.3 Velocity Current Stick Window .......................................................................................................... 43
12.3.4 Profile Window .................................................................................................................................. 44
13 References ...................................................................................................................................... 45
14 Software History ............................................................................................................................. 46
List of Figures
Figure 1. Save Workspace ............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2. Load Workspace ............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3. WinH-ADCP Start Screen ................................................................................................ 8

Figure 4. Communications Setting Screen ..................................................................................... 8
Figure 5. Sensors Screen............................................................................................................... 9
Figure 6. SDI-12 Configuration Screen ........................................................................................ 11
Figure 7. SDI-12 Message Box .................................................................................................... 12
Figure 8. SDI-12 OK Message ..................................................................................................... 12
Figure 9. Communications Settings .............................................................................................. 15
Figure 10. Real-Time Data Acquisition Screen ............................................................................... 15
Figure 11. Data Corrected for Display ............................................................................................ 17
Figure 12. Instruments Coordinates ............................................................................................... 18
Figure 13. Advanced Commands ................................................................................................... 21
Figure 14. Configure Processing Screen ........................................................................................ 22
Figure 15. Processing Screen ........................................................................................................ 24
Figure 16. Configure Processing Warning Message ...................................................................... 24
Figure 17. Output Text Report File ................................................................................................. 25
Figure 18. Report File .................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 19. Recover Data Screen .................................................................................................... 26
Figure 20. Set the Channel Master File Name ............................................................................... 27
Figure 21. Set Channel Master Clock ............................................................................................. 27
Figure 22. Average Setup .............................................................................................................. 29
Figure 23. Time Averaging ............................................................................................................. 30
Figure 24. Discharge Coefficients .................................................................................................. 31
Figure 25. Internal Q Dialog Screen ............................................................................................... 33
Figure 26. Arbitrary Shape Dialog Screen ...................................................................................... 34
Figure 27. Example Channel Arbitrary Points ................................................................................. 35
Figure 28. Main Display – Discharge Information ........................................................................... 37
Figure 29. User Configuration ........................................................................................................ 37
Figure 30. Hardware Configuration ................................................................................................ 38
Figure 31. Time Series Display ...................................................................................................... 39
Figure 32. Customizing the Time Series Window – Y-Axis ............................................................. 39
Figure 33. Customizing the Time Series Window – X-Axis ............................................................. 40
Figure 34. Customizing the Time Series Window – Averages ........................................................ 40
Figure 35. Contour Graph .............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 36. Customizing the Contour Window – Y-Axis ................................................................... 41
Figure 37. Customizing the Contour Window – X-Axis ................................................................... 42
Figure 38. Customizing the Contour Window – Color Bar .............................................................. 42
Figure 39. Current Stick Window .................................................................................................... 43
Figure 40. Customizing the Current Stick Window – Y-Axis ............................................................ 43
Figure 41. Customizing the Current Stick Window – X-Axis ........................................................... 44
Figure 42. Intensity Profile Graph ................................................................................................... 44
Figure 43. Customizing the Intensity Profile Window – Y-Axis ........................................................ 45
Figure 44. Customizing the Intensity Profile Window – X-Axis ....................................................... 45
List of Tables
Table 1: Average File Header Format ........................................................................................... 4
Table 2: Average File Index Data Format ...................................................................................... 5
Table 3: Average File Discharge Data Format .............................................................................. 6
Table 4: Correct Data for HADCP Orientation ............................................................................. 18
Table 5: Commands Created By WinH-ADCP ............................................................................ 20

WinH-ADCP User's Guide
1 Introduction
WinH-ADCP is Teledyne RD Instrument’s real-time discharge data collec-
tion program for the Channel Master Horizontal ADCPs.
NOTE. This guide covers WinH-ADCP version 4.04 or higher.
1.1 System Requirements

WinH-ADCP requires the following:
• Windows XP® or Windows 2000®
• Pentium III 600 MHz class PC (higher recommended)
• 64 megabytes of RAM (128 MB RAM recommended)
• 50 MB Free Disk Space plus space for data files (A large, fast
hard disk is recommended)
• One Serial Port (two or more High Speed UART Serial Port rec-
ommended)
• Minimum display resolution of 1024 x 768, 256 color (higher
recommended)
• CD-ROM Drive
• Mouse or other pointing device
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1.2 Software Installation

To install WinH-ADCP, do the following.
a. Insert the compact disc into your CD-ROM drive and then follow the
browser instructions on your screen. If the browser does not appear,
complete Steps “b” through “d.”
b. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
c. Type <drive>:launch. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D,
type d:launch.
d. Follow the browser instructions on your screen.
1.3 Conventions Used in this Guide

Conventions used in the WinH-ADCP User’s Guide have been established
to help you learn how to use WinH-ADCP quickly and easily.
Windows menu items are printed in bold: File menu, Open. Items that
need to be typed by the user or keys to press will be shown as <F1>. If a key
combination were joined with a plus sign (<ALT+F>), you would press and
hold the first key while you press the second key. Words printed in italics
include program names (WinH-ADCP, BBTalk) and file names
(Test001r.000).
Code or sample files are printed using a fixed font. Here is an example:
Horizontal ADCP
RD Instruments (c) 2008
All rights reserved.
Product Version: CMxx.x
You will find two other visual aids that help you: Notes and Cautions.
NOTE. This paragraph format indicates additional information that may
help you avoid problems or that should be considered in using the
described features.
CAUTION. This paragraph format warns the reader of hazardous

procedures (for example, activities that may cause loss of data or damage to
the H-ADCP).
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2 File Naming Convention

There are several files associated with WinH-ADCP software. These files
are:
• Data Files (*r.PD0, *r.0xx, *r.000, *r.P14) – These files contain
all data collected from the H-ADCP during data acquisition. For
any specific deployment, these files contain the most information
and are the largest. Refer to your ADCP’s Technical Manual for
a complete description of the format of raw data files. Data for
this file type is collected through WinH-ADCP’s Data Acquisi-
tion mode. WinH-ADCP’s Data Playback/Processing mode ac-
cepts raw data files for display or processing.
• Average Files (*.AVG) – These files contain calculated data for
discharge created during acquisition or reprocessing.
• Report Files (*.RPT) – These files contain the same data as aver-
age files, but in a more human readable format.
• Project Files (*.WSP) – These files contain the discharge and av-
eraging settings.
2.1 Data Files

These files are in RDI’s standard ensemble format. All data files must con-
tain horizontal ADCP ensembles in instrument or earth coordinates.
Ensembles from a Channel Master have fields for vertical beam data.
WinH-ADCP gets the depth data from one of these fields. See the Channel
Master Operation Manual for format details.
File Name Format: ddddMMMx.000
dddd Filename prefix set in the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen (see Figure 15)
MMM File number. This number starts at 000 and increments each time you stop and
then start data collection. The maximum number is 999.
x File type (assigned during data collection)
r = Raw H-ADCP data
*r.PD0, *r.0xx, File extension for data files.
*r.000, *r.P14
Examples:
NOAA001r.000 Deployment name = NOAA, file number = 001, data file, file extension = 000
Hadcp001r.PD0 Deployment name = Hadcp, file number = 001, data file, file extension = PD0

2.2 Average Files

Average files contain NMEA sentences. The National Marine Electronics
Association defines the NMEA format in its NMEA 0183 publication. See
http://www.nmea.org/pub/0183/index.html for more information. The
NMEA 0183 standard provides for proprietary extensions. WinH-ADCP
uses proprietary NMEA sentences in average files. These sentences con-
form to version 3.00 of the standard, dated July 1, 2000, except that they
begin with identifiers other than $PRDI.
NOTE. WinH-ADCP does not generate NMEA checksums, and ignores

them if present.
For example, a section of the file may look like this.

$ADCPH,IrishBayou_50cm_cell000r,0600,0.00,04/02/94 04:42:03.46,04/02/94
04:58:24.47,0.50,0050,0001,0010,0030,2.72,27.22,0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000
$$ADCPI,1,0,1,1.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,1.0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0
$HADCP,000002,04/02/94 04:42:08,-1.20,2.14,-0.56,0.68,-0.562,0.043,0.058,0.023,6.97,17.47,10.50
$HADCP,000003,04/02/94 04:42:12,-1.10,2.13,-0.51,0.68,-0.514,0.072,0.093,0.036,6.97,17.47,10.50
$HADCP,000004,04/02/94 04:42:17,-1.16,2.14,-0.54,0.68,-0.542,0.041,0.093,0.050,6.97,17.47,10.50
The first line in the file is a $ADCPH sentence, a header that summarizes
parameters used in the calculations.
$ADCPH,c---c,X,x.x,c---c,c---c,x.x,X,X,X,X,X,X,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Table 1: Average File Header Format

Field Format Description
1 c---c Name of the data file with the ensemble data from which this discharge data was
calculated.
2 X HADCP frequency in KHz.
3 x.x HADCP Mounting elevation in meters.
4 c---c Date & time of first valid ensemble in data file in MM/DD/YY HH:MM:ss.ss format.
5 c---c Date & time of last valid ensemble in data file in MM/DD/YY HH:MM:ss.ss format.
6 x.x Cell length in meters.
7 X Number of cells in the ensemble.
8 X Time averaging interval in seconds.
9 X Range average interval start cell.
10 X Range average interval end cell.
11 X Distance to the beginning of the range average interval start cell in meters.
12 X Distance to the end of the range average interval end cell in meters.
13 x.x a1 discharge coefficient.
16 x.x b1 discharge coefficient.

The second line in the file is a $ADCPI sentence that summarizes the Index
and Velocity command parameters used in the calculations.
$ADCPI,X,X,X,X.X,X.X,X.X,X.X,X.X,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,X
Table 2: Average File Index Data Format

1 X Internal Q Calculation Enabled
2 X Internal Q Channel Geometry (0=cir,1=tra,2=rec,3=arb,4=rated)
3 X Internal Q Bank (0=left,1=right)
4 X.X Internal Q Transducer Elevation (0 to 5000m)
5 X.X Internal Q Bottom Elevation (-100 to 5000m)
6 X.X Internal Q Bottom Width (0 to 500 m)
7 X.X Internal Q Side Slope (rise/run)
8 X.X Internal Q Pipe Diameter
9 X Internal Q Velocity Units (1 = m/s, 2 = ft/sec, 3 = cm/sec)
10 X Internal Q Discharge Units (1 = m^3/s, 2 = ft^3/sec, 3 = l/sec, 4 = gal/min, 5 =
million gal/day, 6 = million l/day)
11 X Internal Q Volume Units (1 = m^3, 2 = ft^3, 3 = gal, 4 = acre-ft, 5 = liters, 6 =
thousand gal, 6 = million gal)
12 X Internal Q Area Units (1 = m^2, 2 = ft^2)
13 X Internal Q Stage Units (1 = m, 2 = ft)
14 X Internal Q Discharge Exp Units ((-6 to 6)
15 X Internal Q Volume Exp Units ((-6 to 6)
16 X Internal Q Output Data Format (0, 14, 19, 23)

Each remaining line is a $HADCP that summarizes discharge data from a

single time averaging interval.
$HADCP,X,c---c,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>
Table 3: Average File Discharge Data Format

1 X Ensemble number of the first valid data file ensemble in the averaging interval.
2 c---c Date and time of the first ensemble in this time averaging interval in MM/DD/YY
HH:MM:ss.ss format.
3 x.x Discharge in m^3/s.
4 x.x Cross section in m^2.
5 x.x Index velocity magnitude in m^2. This is the time and range averaged velocity
from the ensembles in this time averaging interval.
6 x.x Stage in m.
7 x.x Index velocity X or East component in m/s.
8 x.x Index velocity Y or North component in m/s.
9 x.x Index velocity X or East std dev in m/s.
10 x.x Index velocity Y or North std dev in m/s.
11 x.x Distance to the beginning of the first valid cell in the range average interval in
meters.
12 x.x Distance to the end of the last valid cell in the range average interval in meters.
13 x.x Distance from beginning of the first valid cell to end of the last.
2.3 Report Files

Report files contain the same information as the Average file, but in a more
easily readable formatted version. The file is a text file suitable for display-
ing with NotePad® or a word processor (see Figure 18).
NOTE. The Average file must be created first. The Report file will be
created in the same directory as the Average file.

2.4 Workspace File

These files contain the discharge and averaging settings. Defaults will be
used when WinH-ADCP is first opened.
NOTE. The workspace files are XML files and can be viewed by dragging
it into Internet Explorer® or edited with NotePad®. However, TRDI
strongly discourages this.
Save Workspace
To save a workspace file, on the File menu, click Save Workspace As. En-
ter the file name in the box and click Save.
Figure 1. Save Workspace

Load Workspace
To load a workspace file, on the File menu, click Load Workspace. Select
the file from the list and click Open.
Figure 2. Load Workspace

3 Mount ADCP
WinH-ADCP can help with the physical mounting of an H-ADCP by caus-
ing it to ping and displaying real time orientation, depth, and temperature
data in a large, easy to read font.
NOTE. Some H-ADCPs do not have a compass. For these, heading will
not be displayed.
a. Start WinH-ADCP.
b. On the Start Screen, click Mount ADCP.
Figure 3. WinH-ADCP Start Screen

c. On the Communications Settings screen, enter the communications
settings for the H-ADCP. If you are unsure of the setting, use the Auto
Detect button.
Figure 4. Communications Setting Screen

d. The Sensors screen of the WinH-ADCP software indicates the pitch and
roll angles of the H-ADCP.

• Adjust the mount until the roll is zero. The H-ADCP rolls about
the Y-axis. The roll must be zero.
• Adjust the mount until the pitch is zero. The H-ADCP pitches
about the X-axis.
NOTE. A slight upward or downward pitch may be required to avoid beam

interference from the bottom or surface).
e. Click OK to exit this screen.
Figure 5. Sensors Screen

4 SDI-12 Communications
A Channel Master can communicate to a data logger using SDI-12 protocol.
WinH-ADCP can help by configuring the Channel Master through its serial
port, leaving it ready to respond to a data logger. WinH-ADCP does not use
the SDI-12 protocol, and does not directly participate in SDI-12 data log-
ging.
NOTE. SDI-12 Communications is only available for the Channel Master.
NOTE. For more information, see Application Note FSA-020 Channel

Master SDI-12 Setup available for download on Teledyne RD Instruments’
web site, Customer Service page (www.rdinstrument.com).
The basic measurement protocol of SDI-12 is:

a. The data logger sends a 0M! command to initiate measurement.
b. The Channel Master sends a message back saying how long the meas-
urement will take (this is automatic and not seen by the user).
c. At the end of the measurement time, the data-logger sends a 0D0! com-
mand to read the data.
d. The Channel Master sends back four values; temperature, pressure, cor-
rected pressure, and vertical beam range to surface.
e. To get the X component velocity data, the user must program the data-
logger to then send a 0M1! command to request the X velocity compo-
nent data. The Channel Master will immediately reply back with up to
nine velocities from the first nine cells of the X velocity component pro-
file data. The format of the data is the format required by the SDI-12
protocol definitions; the data logger reads and stores the data.
f. To get the Y component velocity data, the user must program the data-
logger to then send a 0M2! command to request the Y velocity compo-
nent data. The Channel Master will immediately reply back with up to
nine velocities from the first nine cells of the Y velocity component pro-
file data.
If the data-logger supports concurrent SDI-12, then instead of the 0M...
command, the data-logger must send 0C... commands and the Channel
Master will respond with up to twenty X or Y velocities.

4.1 SDI-12 Setup

a. Connect and power up the Channel Master as shown in the Channel
Master Operation Manual.
b. Start WinH-ADCP. If WinH-ADCP is already running, on the Config-
ure menu, click Use Wizard. On the Start Wizard, click SDI-12 Set-
up.
c. On the Communications Settings dialog box, select the COM Port,
Baudrate, Databits, and Stopbits that the H-ADCP is connected to. If
you are unsure of the setting, use Auto Detect.
d. WinH-ADCP will connect to the H-ADCP and confirm the communica-
tion setting. On the Connected to box, you should see the H-ADCP
wakeup message.
e. Click OK to continue to the SDI-12 Configuration screen.
f. Once the SDI-12 Configuration screen is setup, click Start to begin
data collection.
Figure 6. SDI-12 Configuration Screen

g. Disconnect the SDI-12 Serial Cable. Click OK.
Figure 7. SDI-12 Message Box

h. You should see a message box confirming the Channel Master is config-
ured and waiting for an SDI-12 data request (see Figure 8). Click OK.
Figure 8. SDI-12 OK Message
SDI-12 Configuration Screen Settings

Number of Cells – Set the number of water profiling range cells (WN
command) to cover the maximum expected range of the Channel Master.
Cell Size (m) –Sets the length for one cell measurement (WS command).
Blank Distance (m) – The blanking distance (WF command) should be set
to 2 meters to maximize the Channel Master performance and minimize the
unmeasured layer near the Channel Master.
NOTE. The Estimated First Cell Distance and Last Cell Distance are
based on the Number of Cells, Cell Size, and Blank Distance.

Salinity (ppt) – Enter the salinity of the water. Freshwater is 0 ppt, saltwa-
ter is 35 ppt.
CAUTION. It is critical to set the salinity (ES command) to the proper
value. All of the velocities and distances measured by the ADCP are
proportional to the speed of sound. If the salinity is set to the wrong value,
it can produce an error in the calculated discharge.
The discharge calculated using 35.0 ppt (ES35) is 8-10% higher than the
discharge calculated using 0.0 ppt (ES0). If you obtain discharge values
that are consistently too high by this margin, check the salinity setting in
WinH-ADCP.
Magnetic Variation or Offset (deg) – Use a chart to determine the local

magnetic variation in your area. If there is an eastern variation in your area,
the output of the ADCP’s magnetic compass when pointed to true North
will read less than 360°. If the local variation is to the West, the magnetic
compass will read greater than 0° if pointed to true North. East variations
are positive (entered as 12.5°) and West variations are negative (entered as
-12.5 °).
NOTE. Magnetic Variation is only used when Earth Coordinates are

selected.
Coordinates for Velocity – Select Instrument or Earth Coordinates.

Units – Sets WinH-ADCP to either SI or English units.
NOTE. Only SI units are supported in version 3.1.
HADCP address on SDI-12 Bus – Use A to Z or 0 to 9 as valid addresses.

Select the Internal Q Computation Enable box and then click the Int Q
Commands button to generate the appropriate Index Velocity and Dis-
charge Commands and send them to the Channel Master when it is started
(see Internal Q Computation).
CAUTION. The Channel Master must have the latest firmware in order to
use the Index Velocity and Discharge Commands. If not, an error will be
generated because the “I” commands are not included in the old firmware.
Advanced Commands – Use this button to go to the Advanced Com-

mands screen (see Advanced Commands).

5 H-ADCP Setup for Data Collection

The following sections have an in-depth explanation of the steps necessary
to setup the H-ADCP to collect data for discharge measurements using an
index method. The H-ADCP collects depth and velocity data. It is im-
portant to choose the cells and averaging parameters carefully to get the
best discharge measurements. WinH-ADCP helps with the setup by config-
uring the H-ADCP with different cell and timing parameters. Real-time da-
ta is collected, stored on the hard disk, and displayed.
Data is averaged with up to four different sets of averaging parameters at
the same time and used to calculate discharges. The different averages can
be displayed together on the same graph. The averaged data is also stored
on disk in a separate file.
5.1 Communications Setup

When WinH-ADCP is first started in the Data Acquisition mode, you must
set up the communications with the H-ADCP.
NOTE. Once setup, WinH-ADCP will remember the settings and use them
each time the program is started.
a. Connect and power up the H-ADCP as shown in the ADCP Technical

Manual.
b. Start WinH-ADCP. If WinH-ADCP is already running, on the Config-
ure menu, click Use Wizard. On the Start Wizard, click Real-Time
Data Acquisition.
c. On the Communications Settings dialog box, select the COM Port,
Baudrate, Databits, and Stopbits that the H-ADCP is connected to. If
you are unsure of the setting, use Auto Detect.
d. WinH-ADCP will connect to the H-ADCP and confirm the communica-
tion setting. On the Connected to box, you should see the H-ADCP
wakeup message.
e. Click OK to continue to the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen.
f. Once the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen is setup (see Real-Time
Data Acquisition Screen), click the Save Project button to save the dis-
charge and averaging settings.
g. Click Start to begin data collection.

Figure 9. Communications Settings
5.2 Real-Time Data Acquisition Screen

WinH-ADCP uses the inputs in the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen to
set the profiling parameters sent to the H-ADCP. In the following, we will
describe each parameter and give guidelines for setting these commands for
acquiring reliable discharge data.
NOTE. Refer to the H-ADCP Operation Manual for more detailed

information about each command.
Figure 10. Real-Time Data Acquisition Screen
NOTE. The default settings are based on the H-ADCP frequency.

Real-Time Data Acquisition Setup Screen Settings

Number of Cells – Set the number of water profiling range cells (WN
command) to cover the maximum expected range of the H-ADCP.
Cell Size (m) –Sets the length for one cell measurement (WS command).
Blank Distance (m) – The blanking distance (WF command) should be set
to 2 meters to maximize the H-ADCP performance and minimize the un-
measured layer near the H-ADCP.
NOTE. The Estimated First Cell Distance and Last Cell Distance are
based on the Number of Cells, Cell Size, and Blank Distance.
Sampling Interval (s) – By default, the H-ADCP pings every 0.5 seconds.
All pings in the sampling period are time averaged before being recorded.
Set the time average interval to control how much data is averaged together.
Salinity (ppt) – Enter the salinity of the water. Freshwater is 0 ppt, saltwa-
ter is 35 ppt.
CAUTION. It is critical to set the salinity (ES command) to the proper
value. All of the velocities and distances measured by the ADCP are
proportional to the speed of sound. If the salinity is set to the wrong value,
it can produce an error in the calculated discharge.
The discharge calculated using 35.0 ppt (ES35) is 8-10% higher than the
discharge calculated using 0.0 ppt (ES0). If you obtain discharge values
that are consistently too high by this margin, check the salinity setting in
WinH-ADCP.
Magnetic Variation or Offset (deg) – Use a chart to determine the local

magnetic variation in your area. If there is an eastern variation in your area,
the output of the ADCP’s magnetic compass when pointed to true North
will read less than 360°. If the local variation is to the West, the magnetic
compass will read greater than 0° if pointed to true North. East variations
are positive (entered as 12.5°) and West variations are negative (entered as
-12.5°).
NOTE. Magnetic Variation is only used when Earth Coordinates are

selected.
ADCP Mounting Elevation – Set the elevation of the ADCP transducer

faces above a local datum. This value is used by the ADCP to calculate the
water surface level (stage).
Coordinates for Velocity – Select Instrument (X-Y) or Earth Coordi-
nates.

NOTE. Only Instrument (X-Y) units are supported in version 3.1.
Correct Data for HADCP Orientation – WinH-ADCP can correct displays

so that data appears as if viewed from above the river with downstream to-
ward the top of the monitor. Positive X is downstream, positive Y is toward
the right bank. For corrected profile graphs and text windows, data is ori-
ented so that the left bank is on the left and cell 1 is plotted on the left side
of the graph.
+X
+Y
Left Right
Bank Bank
Down Stream
Figure 11. Data Corrected for Display
When facing downstream on a river, the bank on the left is
the left bank, and the bank on the right is the right bank.
Instrument coordinates for an H-ADCP oriented for nor-
mal river data acquisition are Positive X to the right when
facing the opposite bank, Positive Y toward the opposite
bank, and Positive Z up.
If data is collected in Instrument Coordinates with the
H-ADCP on the left bank, the signs of the X and Y compo-
nents will be reversed.
Displaying Data in Instrument Coordinates. If the H-ADCP is on the left
bank, the X components of velocities are negative. Negative discharges
would be calculated from this. This is different from the same data collect-

ed from the right bank. Profile data collected from the left bank would also
appear inverted. To correct the displays, use the Correct Data for HADCP
Orientation function.
If the Correct Data for HADCP Orientation is disabled, no changes are
made to the signs of data or the orientation of graph or text axes.
If the Correct Data for HADCP Orientation is enabled, then the
Left/Right bank option determines which bank the data came from.
Table 4: Correct Data for HADCP Orientation

Data Correction
X velocity Discharge For left bank, invert the sign.
Y velocity For right bank, invert the sign.
Range axis For right bank, invert the axis to put cell 1 (nearest the right
bank) on the right.
NOTE. Data is corrected for the display only, not in the data file.
NOTE. No corrections are applied to Earth coordinate data.
+Z
Vertical Beam
+X Bea
m1
Bea
m 2
+Y -X
Figure 12. Instruments Coordinates

Set Averaging – Averaging parameters depend on Number of Cells, Cell

Size, Blank Distance, and Sampling Interval. Changing any of these set-
tings causes changes to the averaging parameters. After any change, click
the Set Averaging button to confirm the new averaging parameters (see Av-
eraging).
Set Discharge – Click this button to set the Discharge Coefficients (see
Discharge Calculation and Coefficients).
Output Data – Select the output data format from the drop down list.
Output Raw Data File (Prefix) – WinH-ADCP uses the Output Raw Data
File (Prefix) to create the raw data file made during data collection. For
example, if the prefix is set to Test, than the data file will be named
Test000r.PD0 (see File Naming Convention).
Output Directory – Use the Output Directory field to select where the
raw data file will be stored.
Commands button to generate the appropriate Index Velocity and Dis-
charge Commands and send them to the Channel Master when it is started
(see Internal Q Computation).
NOTE. Index Velocity and Discharge Commands are only available for the
Channel Master.
CAUTION. The Channel Master must have the latest firmware in order to
use the Index Velocity and Discharge Commands. If not, an error will be
generated because the “I” commands are not included in the old firmware.
Advanced Commands – Use this button to go to the Advanced Com-

mands screen (see Advanced Commands).
Save Project – Click the Save Project button to save the discharge and av-
eraging settings (see Workspace File).

5.3 H-ADCP Commands

The commands shown in Table 5 explain each command set by WinH-
ADCP. To view what commands are being sent to the H-ADCP, click the
Advanced Commands button on the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen
(see Figure 10). These commands directly affect the range of the H-ADCP,
standard deviation (accuracy) of the data, and power usage. Table 5 ex-
plains the commands used in the sample command file for a 300 kHz H-
ADCP using the default settings.
Table 5: Commands Created By WinH-ADCP

HADCP Setup Command Choices Description
Screen
N/A CR1 Sets factory defaults This is the first command sent to the
H-ADCP to place it in a “known” state.
Number of Cells WN50 Number of range Number of range cell (bin)s is set to the
cells value from Number of Cells.
Cell Size WS400 Range cell size Range cell (bin) size is set to the value
from Cell Size.
Blank Distance WF200 Blank after transmit Moves the location of the first range cell
away from the transducer head from the
value set in the Blank Distance.
Sampling Interval WP8 Number of pings Value is calculated by WinH-ADCP.
N/A TP00:00.60 Time between pings WinH-ADCP always sets this to 0.5
seconds for 1200 and 600kHz ADCPs
and 0.6 seconds for 300kHz ADCPs.
Sampling Interval TE00:00:01.00 Time per ensemble Ensemble or sample interval is set from
the Sampling Interval.
Coordinates for EX01010 Coordinate trans- Selects Instruments or Earth coordi-
Velocity formations nates
N/A EZ1111101 Sensor source Calculate speed of sound from readings,
use pressure sensor, internal compass,
internal tilt sensor, and transducer tem-
perature sensor.
Salinity ES0 Salinity Salinity of water is set to the value from
Salinity.
Mag Var/Offset EB00000 Heading bias Set to the Magnetic Variation value
(command used for Earth coordinates
only).
N/A CF11110 Flow control Sends the data out the H-ADCP serial
interface.
N/A CS Start pinging Last command sent to begin collecting
data.

5.4 Advanced Commands

You can directly control the profiling parameters sent to the H-ADCP using
the Additional Commands box. The H-ADCP Operation Manual explains
all direct commands in detail. The Current Commands box lets you view
the direct commands that will always be sent to the H-ADCP.
CAUTION. The current commands are sent before any additional
commands. Sending an Additional Command can OVERRIDE the
Current Commands.
When the Data Acquisition mode is first started, the commands in the Cur-
rent Commands box are sent by WinH-ADCP to the H-ADCP to set its
profiling parameters. The Additional Commands are sent next and can
override the Current Commands.
NOTE. Some values for the Current Commands are based on
information entered in the Real-Time Data Acquisition screen (see Figure
10). Adjust any command setting on the Real-Time Data Acquisition
Setup screen rather than adding an additional command to override the
command setting.
Figure 13. Advanced Commands
NOTE. See Table 5 for a description of the Current Commands.

6 Data Playback
After data is collected and stored on disk, WinH-ADCP can play it back. If
desired, averaging and discharge parameters can be changed. A desirable
part of a file can be examined more closely in playback than during data
collection. Controls are available to step through a file.
a. Start WinH-ADCP by double clicking the WinH-ADCP icon, or if the
program is already running go to the Configure menu and click Use
Wizard.
b. On the Start Wizard, click Data Playback/Processing.
c. On the Open ADCP Raw Data File screen select the file to be played
and click the Open button.
Figure 14. Configure Processing Screen

d. Check the Correct Data for HADCP Orientation box and select where
the data was collected (Left or Right Bank) or leave it unchecked to
view uncorrected data.
e. Enter the ADCP Mounting Elevation.
NOTE. To see information about the raw data file, click Show User Setup
and Show System Configuration.
f. Click the Set Averaging button to set averaging (see Averaging). Click
OK to return to the Configure Processing screen.

g. Click the Set Discharge button. On the Discharge screen, enter the Ar-
ea and Velocity Coefficients (see Discharge Calculation and Coeffi-
cients). Click OK to return to the Configure Processing screen.
NOTE. The averaging and discharge coefficients must be set properly or

the discharge measurements will be meaningless.
h. Select the Internal Q Computation Enable box and then click the Int
Q Commands button to have WinHADCP compute discharge using the
channel geometry descriptions (see Internal Q Computation).
i. To begin data playback, click Start Playback.
7 Data Processing
Data can also be reprocessed. This causes a new average file to be generat-
ed using the new averaging and discharge parameters. Otherwise, it is
much like playback.
a. Start WinH-ADCP by double clicking the WinH-ADCP icon, or if the
program is already running go to the Configure menu and click Use
Wizard.
b. On the Start Wizard, click Data Playback/Processing.
c. On the Open ADCP Raw Data File screen select the file to be played
and click the Open button.
d. Check the Correct Data for HADCP Orientation box and select where
the data was collected (Left or Right Bank) (see Figure 11).
e. Enter the ADCP Mounting Elevation.
NOTE. To see information about the raw data file, click Show User Setup
and Show System Configuration.
f. Click the Set Averaging button. On the Average 1 Setup screen, enter
the Averaging Interval and/or Range Averaging cells. Click OK to re-
turn to the Configure Processing screen (see Averaging).
g. Click the Set Discharge button. On the Discharge screen, enter the Ar-
ea and Velocity Coefficients. Click OK to return to the Configure
Processing screen (see Discharge Calculation and Coefficients).
NOTE. The averaging and discharge coefficients must be set properly or

the discharge measurements will be meaningless.
h. On the Configure Processing screen, click the Go to Processing But-

ton. Enter a Data File (Prefix) and select the folder where the pro-
cessed data file will be stored.

Figure 15. Processing Screen
Processing Screen Settings

• WinH-ADCP uses the Data File (Prefix) to create the processed
data file made during data processing.
• Use the Output File Directory field to select where the pro-
cessed data file will be stored.
i. To begin processing data, click Start Processing and Export.
Figure 16. Configure Processing Warning Message

j. If the Average file already exists, you will be prompted if you want to
over write the file. Selecting No will return you to the Processing
screen. Select a different Data File Prefix or Output File Directory.

7.1 Output Text Report Files

Report files contain the same data as average files, but in a human readable
format. Like the average file, the content of the report file depends on av-
eraging and discharge parameters. A report file can be generated after data
acquisition has been stopped or during playback. It will use the current av-
eraging and discharge parameters.
a. On the Reports menu, click Output Text Report File. Click OK on
the message box. The Report file will be created in the same directory
as the Average file.
Figure 17. Output Text Report File

b. To view the report file, open it with any text editor (i.e. NotePad®).
Figure 18. Report File

8 Tools Menu
The Tools menu provides several functions for the Channel Master’s re-
corder, and functions for setting the accumulated volume to zero and setting
the clock.
8.1 Recover Data

The loop recorder contains approximately two megabytes of solid-state
nonvolatile memory, which can be used to continuously record data. If
more data is collected than fits in the memory, the oldest data will be over-
written with the newest data. You always have up to the last two megabytes
of data available for download.
To recover internally logged data click Recover CM Recorder on the Tools
menu. Select the folder where to save the data file. Click OK.
Figure 19. Recover Data Screen
8.2 Erase Data

To erase all internally logged data click Erase CM Recorder on the Tools
menu. When selected, a dialog will appear to verify that you want to erase
the internal recorder. Select Yes to continue. At the Erase Channel Mas-
ter Data File Status screen, click OK.

8.3 Set the File Name

To set the file name for internally logged data click Set CM Filename on
the Tools menu. Enter the file name on the Channel Master Internal File
screen. Click OK to continue.
Figure 20. Set the Channel Master File Name
8.4 Zero Channel Master Volume

To set the Channel Master internal accumulated volume to zero, click Vol-
ume Reset on the Tools Menu. Select Yes, No, or Cancel to continue. A
message box will display when the volume is successfully set to zero. Click
OK to continue.
8.5 Set Channel Master Clock

To set the Channel Master clock, click Set CM Clock on the Tools Menu.
Select either synchronizing the Channel Master’s clock to the computer
clock or manually selecting a date and time.
Figure 21. Set Channel Master Clock

9 Averaging
For data collection, WinH-ADCP configures the H-ADCP to ping every 0.5
second. The H-ADCP accumulates the data internally until a sampling in-
terval elapses. The data is then time averaged and sent out the H-ADCP’s
serial port in RDI’s standard ensemble format. WinH-ADCP collects this
data and stores it in a *r.000 data file. For WinH-ADCP, the important in-
formation in each ensemble is depth and velocity from a series of cells at
regularly spaced intervals.
WinH-ADCP does further time averaging on all ensembles within a time
averaging interval. Then the time averaged velocities from all the cells be-
tween selected start and end ranges are averaged into a single velocity. This
time and range averaged velocity is the index velocity used to calculate dis-
charge. One to four sets of time and range averaging intervals may be ena-
bled. The Contour, Velocity Current Stick, and Profile graphs always show
Average 1. The Time Series graph shows Average 1 and any other averages
the user selects.
It is important to determine proper time-averaging interval and range-
averaging interval for the Index-Velocity (see Discharge Calculation and
Coefficients). Below is a general guidance on determining time and range
averaging interval.
9.1 The Time-Averaging Interval

The time averaging interval should be long enough to average out meas-
urement uncertainties due to random noise in the H-ADCP and turbulence
in the water. In most cases, turbulence will be dominant. We recommend
the time averaging standards for traditional current meter velocity meas-
urement in national hydrological codes or regulations.
WinH-ADCP provides an estimate of the standard deviation expected in the
velocity measurements due to random noise in the H-ADCP. A value is
provided for a single time averaged cell velocity, and for the time and range
averaged velocity. Since the data file contains one ensemble per sampling
interval, all time averaging intervals must be a multiple of the file’s sam-
pling interval.
9.2 The Range-Averaging Interval

One of the prime purposes of WinH-ADCP is to help determine the best
cells to use for the index velocity. This is often done by measuring as much
data as possible under different conditions and finding which cells give the
best results by trial and error. For example, group Cell 1 through Cell 20
together or group Cell 10 to Cell 30 together. The range-averaging interval

should be determined so that the corresponding Index-velocity has the best

correlation with the channel mean velocity at the site.
9.3 Average Setup

The Average Setup dialog pops up when the Set Average button is clicked
during setup for either Real-Time Data Acquisition (see Figure 10) or Data
Playback/Processing (see Figure 14). In either case, Average one is always
enabled and Averages two through four are optional.
NOTE. The averaging parameters can only be changed after stopping and
then restarting Acquisition/Playback.
Figure 22. Average Setup

c. Enable averages by checking the boxes on the left of the dialog. A dia-
gram of selected cells will appear for each checked box. It will show se-
lected cells with a colored bar if averaging parameters are valid.
d. To edit averaging parameters, click the 1 button. A dialog will pop up
(see Figure 23) that allows time and range averaging intervals to be set.
Enter the Time Averaging Interval and/or Range Averaging Start and
End cells.
e. Click OK to return to the Average Setup screen.
f. To set average intervals 2 through 4, check the box next to the number
to enable the average and click the numbered box to set the average.
You can have up to four averaging intervals.

Figure 23. Time Averaging

NOTE. Average one is always displayed. If Averages two through four are
enabled in setup, they can be displayed or hidden on the Time Series
graph during Acquisition/Playback (see WinH-ADCP Displays).

10 Discharge Calculation and Coefficients

WinH-ADCP employs an Index-Velocity Method (see References) to calcu-
late discharge using the velocity and stage data collected by the H-ADCP.
The area and velocity coefficients are site-specific and must be determined
from field survey and regression analysis by the user or by a contractor of
the user. It is user’s responsibility to obtain the site-specific coefficients to
assure the discharge calculations are correct and accurate.
Figure 24. Discharge Coefficients

A general formula for calculating discharge Q is as follows:
Q = AV (1)
Where
A = cross-section area,
V = mean velocity of the channel.
The cross-section area depends on cross-section geometry and stage. For a
specific site, the cross-section area is a function of stage only:
A = f (H ) (2)
Where

H =stage in m
A = depth as measured by the ADCP + mounting elevation
WinH-ADCP employs the following second order polynomial function for
area and stage regression (Rantz, 1982):
A = a1 + a2 H + a3 H 2 (3)
Where
a1, a2, a3 = site specific area regression coefficients
According to the Index-velocity method, the mean velocity V can be ex-
pressed as a function of an Index-Velocity as follows (see References).
V = b1 + (b2 + b3 H )VI (4)
Where
VI = Index-Velocity in m/s. In our case, it is a time and range aver-
aged velocity component in X direction (i.e., the direction parallel to
the channel main flow), measured by the H-ADCP;
b1, b2, b3 = site specific velocity regression coefficients.
In the case where stage change is not significant, the above equation may be
reduced to:
V = b1 + b2 VI (5)
That is, the mean velocity is a function of the Index-Velocity only.

11 Internal Q Computation
Commands button to setup the Index Velocity and Discharge Commands.
Using the Internal Q commands will setup the Channel Master to compute
discharge internally and to have WinHADCP compute discharge using the
channel geometry descriptions.
NOTE. Index Velocity and Discharge Commands are only available for the
Channel Master.
CAUTION. If the Internal Q Computation Enable box is selected, the

Channel Master will send Index Velocity and Discharge Commands (“I”
commands). Your Channel Master must have Product Version CM02.03
or above or the “I” commands will generate an error when sent to the
Channel Master.
Figure 25. Internal Q Dialog Screen

Channel Geometry Constants
Select the Channel Geometry (Circular, Trapezoidal, Rectangular, Ar-
bitrary, or Rated). This value will determine the value set for the IC
command. Depending on the value set for the channel geometry, a graphic
representation of the channel geometry will display along with input boxes
to enter the geometry parameters as follows:

Trapezoidal
• Width of Bottom.
• Elevation of the channel.
• Slope of Sides – slope is computed as rise/run. Adjust the slope
of the graphic to indicate the slope that is input.
Rectangular
• Width of Bottom.
• Elevation of Bottom.
Circular
• Diameter.
• Elevation of bottom.
Rated
• Elevation of bottom.
Arbitrary
Click the Point List button and use the Arbitrary Shape Dialog screen to
enter the total number of pairs to be input. Use the Insert button to add a
row or the Delete button to remove a row. Click OK when all points have
been entered.
Figure 26. Arbitrary Shape Dialog Screen

Up to 99 n, x, y coordinate pairs define the shape of the channel where n is

the Index for the coordinate, x is the horizontal distance, and y is the eleva-
tion of the bottom at that distance (see Figure 27).
Y
0,8 17,8
2,3 15,3
X
0,0
6,0 11,0
Figure 27. Example Channel Arbitrary Points
Output Data Format: Select the Output Data Format from the drop down list
box.
• Normal binary (PD0) – this will set PD0 in the commands sent
to the Channel Master.
• Special binary (PD14) – this will set PD14 in the commands
sent to the Channel Master.
• Discharge summary (PD19) – this will set PD19 in the com-
mands sent to the Channel Master.
• Discharge summary (PD23) – this will set PD23 in the com-
mands sent to the Channel Master.
NOTE. When PD19 or PD23 is selected, no data will display on the
screen. PD19 and PD23 are a NMEA output data string to send a
summary of flow, stage, volume, etc. to a data logger, RTU, or other serial
ASCII device.
CM Mounting Bank: Select either the Left or Right button. This sets the
value of the IB command.
Elevation: Select the Channel Master’s mounting elevation.

Cells Selection: Use the Cell Selection box to select the cells to be used to
compute the index velocity. Click the Change Bin Selection button to en-
ter either a range of cells to be average, i.e. cells 3-14, or a list of cells to be
averaged, i.e. cells 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13.
Common Engineering Units
NOTE. The Common Engineering Units can only be changed when

collecting data in Real-Time. The fields are grayed out in Playback mode.
Velocity Units:
• Meters per second
• Feet per second -
• Centimeters per second
Discharge: Select a Scale Factor between 10-0 to 106
• Cubic meters per second
• Cubic feet per second
• Liters per second
• Gallons per minute
• Million gallons per day
• Million liters per day
Volume: Select a Scale Factor for the first four selections to 10-0 to 106.
• Cubic meters
• Cubic ft
• Gallons
• Liters
• Acre-ft
• Thousand gallons
• Million gallons
Area:
• Square meters
• Square feet
Stage:
• Meters
• Feet

12 WinH-ADCP Displays
The following displays are available during both Data Acquisition and Data
Playback/Processing modes.
The top section of the display shows the discharge information. This data is
meaningless if the averaging and discharge coefficients have not been set
(see Averaging and Discharge Calculation and Coefficients).
Figure 28. Main Display – Discharge Information
12.1 User Configuration

On the View menu, select User Configuration to view information about
how the H-ADCP was setup when the data was collected. You can also ac-
cess this information by selecting Show User Setup on the Configure Pro-
cessing screen (see Figure 14).
Figure 29. User Configuration

12.2 Hardware Configuration

On the View menu, select Hardware Configuration to view information
about the type of H-ADCP that was used when the data was collected. You
can also access this information by selecting Show System Configuration
on the Configure Processing screen (see Figure 14).
Figure 30. Hardware Configuration

12.3 Customizing Charts

The scaling options for the graphics screens can be modified. By selecting
the appropriate minimum and maximum values for the displays, specific
features in the data become more visible.
NOTE. To quickly access the graph scales right-click on the graph and
select Properties.
12.3.1 Time Series Window

On the View, Time Series menu, you have a several choices of viewing the
data (see Figure 31).
NOTE. The ruler may be dragged along the graph to step through the data
in playback mode.
Figure 31. Time Series Display

On the Configure menu, click Time Series Window or right-click on the
graph and select Properties. Adjust the settings as needed.
Figure 32. Customizing the Time Series Window – Y-Axis

Figure 33. Customizing the Time Series Window – X-Axis

Show all data sets the axis to show all data read so far. If a new type of
data is chosen from the view menu, the axis will be adjusted.
Show current data (time axis only) shows the most recent data. The user
sets a time interval to set how much data is displayed.
Set fixed interval sets the axis to values set by the user. The axis is not ad-
justed when new data types are selected.
Figure 34. Customizing the Time Series Window – Averages

Averages displays or hides data averaged with different parameters. Only
enabled averages may be displayed.

12.3.2 Contour Window

On the View, Color Contour menu, you have a choice of viewing the Ve-
locity X, Velocity Y, or the Velocity Magnitude data. The Contour win-
dow displays the Average 1 setup only.
NOTE. The pointer may be dragged along the graph to step through the
data.
Figure 35. Contour Graph

On the Configure menu, click Contour Window. Adjust the settings as
needed.
Figure 36. Customizing the Contour Window – Y-Axis

Show current data (time axis only) shows the most recent data. The user
sets a time interval to set how much data is displayed.

Figure 37. Customizing the Contour Window – X-Axis
Figure 38. Customizing the Contour Window – Color Bar


12.3.3 Velocity Current Stick Window

The Velocity Current Stick window displays velocity as “sticks”. The Ve-
locity Current Stick window displays the Average 1 setup only. If the ve-
locity shows as negative flow, stop and check the Correct Data for
HADCP Orientation box (see Figure 10 or Figure 14) and select the proper
bank that the data was collected from (Left or Right Bank).
Figure 39. Current Stick Window

On the Configure menu, click Current Stick. Adjust the settings as need-
ed.
Figure 40. Customizing the Current Stick Window – Y-Axis

Figure 41. Customizing the Current Stick Window – X-Axis
12.3.4 Profile Window

On the View, Profile menu, you have a choice of viewing the Velocity,
Standard Deviation, Intensity, or Correlation data. The Profile window
displays the Average 1 setup only.
Figure 42. Intensity Profile Graph

On the Configure menu, click Profile. Adjust the settings as needed.
Figure 43. Customizing the Intensity Profile Window – Y-Axis
Figure 44. Customizing the Intensity Profile Window – X-Axis
13 References
Rantz, S. E. (1982). “Measurement and comparison of streamflow: volume
1. Measurement of stage and discharge”. United States Geological Survey,
Water-Supply paper 2175.
Rantz, S. E. (1982). “Measurement and comparison of streamflow: volume
2. Computation of discharge”. United States Geological Water-Supply pa-
per 2175.

14 Software History
Version 4.04 (17 December 2008)
• Fixed issues on the Chinese machines with creation of output di-
rectory
• Added Help File Vista compatibility
• Time Series now defaults to “Show all data” initially
• Added PD14 capability back in
• Real-Time Acquire now works with Chinese Characters
Version 4.03 (17 September 2008)
• Fixed the error message that appeared when an averaging file is
not found (IDS_AVG_FILE_NOT_FOUND_EX)
• Enabling the menu items that were showing “??”
• Fixed the processing dialog
• Allowed users to also specify PD23 output in all of the places
where they can currently select PD19.
• Fixed the problem with vertical beam data not being decoded cor-
rectly and causing multiple wraparounds on longer ranges.
Version 4.02 (27 June 2008)
• WinHADCP is now compatible with currently released versions
of WinRiver II, WavesMon and DVS.
• Fixed the shrinking of the windows every time the program is
opened.
• If the directory to which “Output Text Report File” is pointing
doesn’t exist – it is created, instead of showing a false “success”
message.
Version 4.01 (03 February 2006)
• In SDI Configuration removed IO0-command from the command
list when “Internal Q" calculations are disabled.
• Fixed left bank velocities correction in AVG file.
• Added CK-command to be sent just before CS-command.
• Fixed discharge units scaling.
• Disabled ability to select PD19 format when “Internal Q” calcu-
lations disabled.

Version 4.00 (15 December 2005):
• Added capability to set the Channel Master internal accumulated

volume to zero.
• Added capability to set Channel Master clock.
• Added capability to recover data stored in the Channel Master in-
ternal recorder.
• Added capability to erase data stored in the Channel Master in-
ternal recorder.
• Added capability to set the file name in the Channel Master in-
ternal recorder.
• Added capability to decode and display PD14 formatted data in
real-time and playback.
• Added capability to decode, display and graph pitch and roll data
in real-time or playback.
• Added user interface for setting up Channel Master and WinH-
ADCP to compute discharge using new channel geometry de-
scriptions.
• Added capability to compute discharge using new channel geom-
etry descriptions.
Version 3.02 (24 June 2005):
• Fixed the problem with playing back some data files.
Version 3.01 (7 January 2005)
• Updated File Info window.
• Added tabular windows displaying velocity and standard devia-
tion information.
• Added horizontal profile graph windows.
• Updated time series and contour graph windows.
• Added capability to do four averages.
• Updated wizard.
• Added SDI-12 configuration feature.
• Added Mount ADCP feature.
• Added Help menu item and help file.
Version 2.23 (October 31, 2003)
• Initial release.

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WinH-ADCP User's Guide

NOTE. This guide covers WinH-ADCP version 4.04 or higher.

1.1 System Requirements

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1.2 Software Installation

1.3 Conventions Used in this Guide

CAUTION. This paragraph format warns the reader of hazardous

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2 File Naming Convention

2.1 Data Files

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2.2 Average Files

NOTE. WinH-ADCP does not generate NMEA checksums, and ignores

For example, a section of the file may look like this.

Table 1: Average File Header Format

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Table 2: Average File Index Data Format

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Each remaining line is a $HADCP that summarizes discharge data from a

Table 3: Average File Discharge Data Format

2.3 Report Files

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2.4 Workspace File

Figure 1. Save Workspace

Figure 2. Load Workspace

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Figure 3. WinH-ADCP Start Screen

Figure 4. Communications Setting Screen

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NOTE. A slight upward or downward pitch may be required to avoid beam

e. Click OK to exit this screen.

Figure 5. Sensors Screen

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NOTE. SDI-12 Communications is only available for the Channel Master.

NOTE. For more information, see Application Note FSA-020 Channel

The basic measurement protocol of SDI-12 is:

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4.1 SDI-12 Setup

Figure 6. SDI-12 Configuration Screen

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g. Disconnect the SDI-12 Serial Cable. Click OK.

Figure 7. SDI-12 Message Box

Figure 8. SDI-12 OK Message

SDI-12 Configuration Screen Settings

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Magnetic Variation or Offset (deg) – Use a chart to determine the local

NOTE. Magnetic Variation is only used when Earth Coordinates are

Coordinates for Velocity – Select Instrument or Earth Coordinates.

NOTE. Only SI units are supported in version 3.1.

HADCP address on SDI-12 Bus – Use A to Z or 0 to 9 as valid addresses.

Advanced Commands – Use this button to go to the Advanced Com-

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5 H-ADCP Setup for Data Collection

5.1 Communications Setup

a. Connect and power up the H-ADCP as shown in the ADCP Technical

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Figure 9. Communications Settings

5.2 Real-Time Data Acquisition Screen

NOTE. Refer to the H-ADCP Operation Manual for more detailed